A state administrative committee gave approval today to a three-year, $145-million contract with a prison food contractor that is expected to eliminate about 370 state government jobs.

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Paul Egan
Gannett Michigan

A state administrative committee gave approval Tuesday to a three-year, $145-million contract with a prison food contractor that is expected to eliminate about 370 state government jobs.

The recommended approval from the finance and claims committee of the contract with Aramark Correctional Services of Pennsylvania is expected to go to the full State Administrative Board for approval on Monday.

The State Administrative Board approves many state contracts worth $250,000 or more. ...